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(Webinar via Zoom) Regulatory Regime for Virtual Asset Exchanges in Hong Kong and Dubai
Joshua Chu, Executive Director at CITD (HKEx 8178), Group Chief Risk Officer at Coinllectibles™ and XBE, Senior Consultant at Prosynergy, of Counsel at Hauzen LLP, Co-Chair of Hong Kong Web3 Association
Christie Liu, Assistant Legal Counsel, CITD (HKEx 8178)
Date: 19 December 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Level: I (Intermediate)
For delegates who have prior knowledge of the subject area
Language: English
Fee: HK$ 1,850
Accreditation: 3 CPD pts (Accredited by The Law Society of Hong Kong)
Ref: L24OT31
Venue: Webinar Course
Presenter's Biography:

Joshua Chu is a qualified lawyer practicing in Hong Kong. Joshua is also the current serving Director at China Information Technology Development Limited (HKEx 8178), one of Hong Kong's leading technology companies in the field of predictive artificial intelligence.

Aside from his role with CITD, he is also the Group Chief Risk Officer at Coinllectibles™ and XBE, and is also currently a Senior Consultant at Prosynergy (a regulatory consulting firm founded and led by ex-SFC Regulators). As for his legal private practice, Joshua is currently Of Counsel with Hauzen LLP.

In addition to his professional roles, Joshua is also the current serving Co-Chair of The Hong Kong Web3 Association, a non-profit dedicated to the promoting education for responsible blockchain and web3 tech integration in traditional businesses.

Before becoming a lawyer, Joshua worked in the healthcare industry serving as the IT department head at a private hospital as well as overseeing their procurement operations. Since embarking upon his legal career, Joshua has conducted a number of novel cases (many of which resulted in landmark decisions). These included Hong Kong's first crypto litigation in 2015, Hong Kong's first court order for service via data room in 2020, and Hong Kong's first DOT standard STO in 2023. The following is a short-list of selected accolades:

  • Acting for one of the world's largest & longest running crypto-exchanges in Hong Kong's first crypto-litigation Bitmain Technologies Limited v. iFinix Inc. & Anor (HCA 1980 of 2015);

  • Obtaining Hong Kong's first order for alternative service by data rooms in Hwang Joon Sang & Anor v. Golden Electronics Inc. & Ors [2020] HKCFI 1084;

  • Obtaining Hong Kong's first order for digital disclosure orders in Hwang Joon Sang & Anor v. Golden Electronics Inc. & Ors [2020] HKCFI 1233;

  • Appearing before the Review Body on Bid Challenges under WTO Government Procurement Agreement regarding a healthcare tender dispute;

  • Advising the Consulate General of the United States, Hong Kong and Macau on the sale and purchase of the Shouson Hill Property transaction;

  • Conducting cybersecurity audit and PCI accreditation application for one of Asia's largest payment gateway; and

  • Advising various tokenization projects, including Initial Coin Offering (ICO), Initial Exchange Offering (IEO), and Security Token Offering (STO) projects (including Hong Kong's first DOT standard STO project).


Today, Joshua's legal practice is primarily focused in the fields of Dispute Resolution, Cybersecurity, and Technology Law.

Christie serves as the Assistant Legal Counsel at CITD. Prior to joining CITD, Christie worked on several notable matters during her time in private practice, notably in high-profile cases involving the resistance of worldwide injunctions against cryptocurrency exchange directors and the recovery of US$1.6 million in fraud cases. She also played a key role in consulting on the tokenization of in-game loyalty rewards and advising on Hong Kong's first security token offering using the DOT standard.

Previously, Christie was part of the banking and finance team at a reputable full-service law firm in Hong Kong, where she handled both contentious and non-contentious civil matters. Her strong background in insolvency and banking law further enhances her capabilities.

With her diverse experience, Christie possesses a thorough understanding of the legal challenges confronting the financial and technology sectors.
 
Outline:

Part 1: Introduction to Virtual Assets
  • Definition and types of virtual assets
     Overview of virtual asset exchanges
     Importance of regulation in the virtual asset space


Part 2: Regulatory Framework in Hong Kong
  • Overview of the Hong Kong regulatory landscape
  • Key regulatory bodies: SFC and HKMA
  • Relevant legislation: Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO)


Part 3: Licensing Requirements for Virtual Asset Exchanges in Hong Kong
  • Types of licenses available for virtual asset operators
  • Application process and requirements
  • Obligations for licensed exchanges


Part 4: Regulatory Framework in Dubai
  • Overview of Dubai's regulatory environment
  • Key regulatory bodies: Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA); the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)
  • Overview and analysis of relevant legislation


Part 5: Licensing Requirements for Virtual Asset Exchanges in Dubai
  • Types of licenses for virtual asset service providers
  • Application process and requirements
  • Compliance obligations for licensed exchanges


Part 6: Comparison of Regulatory Approaches
  • Key similarities and differences between Hong Kong and Dubai regulations
  • Case studies of virtual asset exchanges operating in both jurisdictions
  • Impact of regulatory environments on business operations


Part 7: Challenges and Opportunities in Compliance
  • Common compliance challenges faced by virtual asset exchanges
  • Best practices for regulatory compliance
  • Future trends in regulation and their implications for virtual asset exchanges


Part 8: Future of Virtual Assets and Regulation
  • Emerging regulatory trends globally
  • The role of innovation in shaping future regulations
  • Preparing for changes in the regulatory landscape in Hong Kong and Dubai Sent from my iPhone

 
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